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1978.20.339

Weaning device for goats consisting of dung coated fibre. Hollow and cylindrical in shape. Has been tied to 1978.20.338. [AF [OPS Move] 24/5/2017]

1978.20.339

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Collection type: Object
Description: Weaning device for goats consisting of dung coated fibre. Hollow and cylindrical in shape. Has been tied to 1978.20.338. [AF [OPS Move] 24/5/2017]
Geographical reference: Kenya
Africa > Eastern Africa > Kenya; East of Mount Elgon
Cultural groups: Tiati
Person: Field collector Jean Brown Sassoon; PRM source Jean Brown Sassoon
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1978
Date collected: By 1978
Acquisition information: Purchased: 1978
Materials and processes: Material Plant Fibre, Material Animal Dung, Process Coiled, Process Covered
Dimensions: Diameter: max 17 mm, Length: max 32 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1978.20.339 Other numbers: JB136

Search terms: Animal Gear, Tool, Status, Goat Accessory